YEARLY HIGH
4.0911 NIO
YEARLY LOW
3.9411 NIO
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0186 NIO

2018 SBD to NIO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to NIO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 21, valuing the pair at 4.0911. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 3.9411.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1499 NIO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9852 to the December average rate of 4.0134, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.0911 was up 2.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.9818, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 20,455 NIO
2017 Average 19,199 NIO
Yearly Trough Low 19,706 NIO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 749.73 NIO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.0691
3.9776
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to NIO Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.0030, compared to 4.0342 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0312 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0030
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0342

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.1386 NIO (High: 4.0798 / Low: 3.9411). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0380 NIO (High: 4.0600 / Low: 4.0220).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1386
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0380

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0238 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0238

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 4.0614) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.9050), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1565 (+4.01%).

2018 Avg (September) 4.0614
2017 Avg (September) 3.9050

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0231 3.9486 3.9852
February 4.0375 3.9887 4.0170
March 4.0349 3.9888 4.0107
April 4.0309 3.9841 4.0085
May 4.0603 3.9756 4.0052
June 4.0233 3.9637 3.9916
July 4.0436 3.9514 4.0089
August 4.0600 4.0220 4.0411
September 4.0911 4.0475 4.0614
October 4.0763 4.0182 4.0434
November 4.0879 4.0080 4.0372
December 4.0798 3.9411 4.0134